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Quintessence: Asana & Energy ~ Maya Devi Georg
In Latin the word quintessence refers to the fifth element, that which permeates all others. Today, it means the most perfect example or embodiment of a thing. We rarely see this…
The Goddess & The Guru (Excerpt) ~ Michael M. Bowden
The following is an excerpt of The Goddess and the Guru, the astonishing, inspiring – and yet deeply human – life of Dr. Nishtala Prahlada Sastry (better known today as Sri Amritananda…
Finding the Soul in the Traumatized Body ~ Chris Livanos
“You probably aren’t doing enough yoga.” Those were the words of the emergency room doctor after my wife somehow managed to hoist me into the back of a car and…
Guilt Is Good: Why Feeling Bad Is Good For Us ~Maya Devi Georg
In ancient Greece guilt was given divine form as the Erinyes, literally meaning 'angry ones,' they were also called Furies for the terrible power they held. This trio of feminine monsters were born…
Terrorism, Religion, and Yoga ~Hari-Kirtana Dasa
The backhanded benediction, ‘may you live in interesting times’, is neither ancient nor Chinese. Nevertheless, we appear to be the unfortunate recipients of this odious blessing. As our hearts ache…
Melomakarona: Delicious Vegan Spice Cookies ~ Maya Devi Georg
These traditional Greek Christmas cookies are delicious, and Yes! They are vegan! Actually, most traditional Greek dishes are vegan and the Greek Orthodox Church has a fasting guide (for those who…
The Loneliness of The Internet Ether ~ Maya Devi Georg
Years ago, when I was young, I was a party girl. Up all night, drinking and smoking, dancing on bar tops, making friends and having fun. Until, it stopped being…
6 Reasons To Stop Obsessing Over Alignment ~ Maya Devi Georg
Settle down and unbunch your panties! Yes, yoga poses must be taught and performed in a way that eliminates the risk for injury. And, yes, the poses should be visually recognizable.…
Yoga Hasn’t Been Ruined. ~ Chris Kiran Aarya & Maya Devi Georg
In the past few months we have seen numerous articles claiming that yoga has been ruined - destroyed by the Western world and its consumerist culture. Some articles and films…
Tits & Ass In A Mala: Queen Of The Cage ~ Maya Devi Georg
Maya Devi Georg In 2013 I wrote an article called Tits & Ass in a Mala: Yoga in the Media - it was obviously about the media and its portrayal of…